XL2000: Printer Names That Include Certain Characters Are Not Listed in Print Dialog Box (255539)
The information in this article applies to:
This article was previously published under Q255539 SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Excel 2000, when you attempt to select a printer in the Print dialog box, some printer names may not appear in the Name list. However, the same printers do appear in the Print dialog box of other programs.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the printer name in the Win.ini file contains certain characters such as "[" or "]" (without the quotation marks).
WORKAROUND
Change the printer name in the Win.ini file so that it does not contain "[" or "]" characters.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. MORE INFORMATION
Some communication software may create entries in the Win.ini file for redirected printers and give those printers names that include characters that are not recognized correctly by Excel 2000.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/8/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbpending KB255539 |
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